Lemon & Lime Crush
This bright and refreshing granita recipe is bursting with citrus flavor, combining zesty lemons and limes with fragrant lemongrass and lime leaves for a delightful tropical twist. The perfect sweet-tart treat to cool you down on a hot day, this granita is simple to make and sure to impress with its vibrant colors and tangy taste. Serve it in the frozen citrus shells for an extra special presentation that will make you feel like you're indulging in a fancy dessert!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 lemons
- 6 limes
- 1 large stick lemongrass
- 4 lime leaves , optional
- 250g sugar
Instructions
- Zest 2 of the lemons and 2 of the limes. Juice all the fruits and keep the empty shells to serve the granita. Tip the juice, zest, lemongrass, lime leaf (if using), and sugar into a bowl. Pour over 500ml boiling water. Stir everything together until the sugar has dissolved, then leave to cool and infuse. Strain the lemon syrup into a tray and freeze as stated. Place the lemon and lime halves in the freezer and fill with granita to serve.
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 255 calories
- Fat Content: 0.1 grams fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 67 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 67 grams sugar
- Sodium Content: 0.01 milligram of sodium
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